Any experiences of 120bhp 2.0 CR engine?

[StuartAB]

Hi!

Just joined the forum as I think an Exeo ST will be a prime candidate for my next car -probably used, sometime next year.

Given that every s/h Diesel Exeo I've seen so far is a 140 or 170 model, I was surprised to see a 120 version listed, and wondered if any one here drives one?

Thanks, Stuart.

 

[julianat57]

Hi, don't have experience of owning a 120, but I should imagine looking at the figures that it won't fall too much short of my 143. Your biggest problem will be that most of them out there will probably be S spec models which have quite a few bits less than an SE. yes cheaper to buy but more difficult to sell on later. I reckon you will find plenty of SE 143's out there when you come to buy, and you will not be disappointed with any Exeo, great car at a bargain price....Julian

 

[OLDOILER]

Agree with Julianat57 comments sell on will be difficult. Get the 143ps [ this has slightly higher gearing 30.0 against 27.5 mph/per 1000 than the sports] giving a better mpg to boot.

 

[jinidos]

i bought an exeo sedan 120 cr diesel with all main options plus bose sound system and usb connection.

here at autotune Heinz they bring the exeo 120 to 190 bhp and from 290 NM to 400 NM
because its 3 identical engines, they're just electronical limited.
Just the 170 tuned has 10 bhp and 10NM more than a tuned 120 cr.

so i picked a 120 cr cheap taxes and insurance

the tuning cost is about €600.

sry for the bad english.

cheers

 

[StuartAB]

Thanks for the replies. I now see that Motorpoint have 120bhp STs in S spec with negligible mileage (presumably pre-reg) at £15k, which is interesting.

Stuart

 

[OLDOILER]

i bought an exeo sedan 120 cr diesel with all main options plus bose sound system and usb connection.

here at autotune Heinz they bring the exeo 120 to 190 bhp and from 290 NM to 400 NM
because its 3 identical engines, they're just electronical limited.
Just the 170 tuned has 10 bhp and 10NM more than a tuned 120 cr.

so i picked a 120 cr cheap taxes and insurance

the tuning cost is about €600. sry for the bad english. cheers

Agree with the cheap taxes etc. but Im sure it is more than "electronic limitations" I thought it was turbo and injector capacity's that made the difference ??

 

[jinidos]

Agree with the cheap taxes etc. but Im sure it is more than "electronic limitations" I thought it was turbo and injector capacity's that made the difference ??

Only the 170 bhp version has those difference in my opinion.
The 120 and 143 bhp versions are identical...

 

[RobM]

I had a demo car with the 120CR engine, before getting the 143CR. The difference is obvious, you'll find you'll work the gearbox much, much more with the 120CR as it can't pull you out of slower speeds in higher gears as well as the 143CR. But because you try, because you find yourself putting your foot down harder in the hope that it will pick up without needing to change gear, your fuel economy suffers.

On a run, cruising along motorways and dual carriageways, the 120CR is definitely better on fuel. But everywhere else, it feels underpowered. There is nothing worse than putting your foot down in your wonderful, exciting new car, only to be utterly disappointed by what it doesn't do.

The 143CR is no sports car, let's be honest, but the added torque makes a really big difference in day-to-day conditions on the UK's less than ideal, less than flat roads. Yet on a run, you can still get really good MPG. It's much more flexible and provides a much more relaxing experience.

 

[StuartAB]

I had a demo car with the 120CR engine, before getting the 143CR. The difference is obvious, you'll find you'll work the gearbox much, much more with the 120CR as it can't pull you out of slower speeds in higher gears as well as the 143CR. But because you try, because you find yourself putting your foot down harder in the hope that it will pick up without needing to change gear, your fuel economy suffers.

Thanks for that comment; it makes total sense. Elsewhere in the VAG world, many people have found that because the 1.6CR engine is less able to pull from low revs like the old 1.9PD lump could do, you stay in lower gears longer, change gear more often, and so use more fuel, whatever the official figures say. I think I'll be looking for a 143bhp model.

Stuart

 

[Exeo Rog]

Thanks for that comment; it makes total sense. Elsewhere in the VAG world, many people have found that because the 1.6CR engine is less able to pull from low revs like the old 1.9PD lump could do, you stay in lower gears longer, change gear more often, and so use more fuel, whatever the official figures say. I think I'll be looking for a 143bhp model.

Stuart

Ah the 1.9PD - noisy and rough but supremely economical - the CRs just aren't as thrifty!

 

[StuartAB]

Ah the 1.9PD - noisy and rough but supremely economical - the CRs just aren't as thrifty!

Indeed. Just back in Nottingham from Cambridge, 70mph up the A1, keeping up with traffic on the single carriageway A roads, and 61.5mpg on the dashboard display.

An alternative to an Exeo ST would be the latest Octavia obtainable with the 1.9PD engine, but they're actually quite expensive with a trim and goodies level comparable with the Exeo ST SE, and not as stylish by a long way. I recognise that a Roomster owner talking about style is a bit of an oxymoron!

Stuart